🧭 Focus and Scope

The Journal of History and Military Studies (JHMS-NDA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to advancing scholarship in the fields of history, war, security, conflict studies, and military thought. It welcomes original research papers, critical reviews, case studies, and theoretical contributions that explore the historical and strategic dimensions of conflict and security in Africa and across the globe.

🧠 Thematic Focus for Current Volume

We invite submissions on a wide range of topics aligned with the following broad themes:

1. Foundations of Military and War Studies

• Military History and Theory
• The Historical Roots of Contemporary Warfare
• The Impact of Colonialism on Warfare
• Military Strategies and Tactics Throughout History
• The Evolution of Military Technology

2. Strategic and Ethical Dimensions of Warfare

• Strategic Studies and Conflict Resolution
• Ethical Dimensions of Warfare and Conflict
• Gender Roles in Armed Conflicts

3. Regional and Global Perspectives

• African and Global Conflict Histories
• Historical Analysis of Conflicts in Africa
• The Global Dimensions of Banditry

4. Contemporary Security Challenges

• The Socio-Economic Roots of Banditry in Nigeria
• The Impact of Banditry on Communities in Northwestern Nigeria
• The Nexus Between Banditry and Organised Crime in Nigeria
• The Role of State Weakness in Facilitating Insecurity

5. Responses to Conflict and Post-Conflict Dynamics

• The Role of Armed Forces in Nation-Building and Peacekeeping
• Peacekeeping Missions and Their Historical Significance
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Peace Studies
• Traditional and Religious Institutions in Addressing Insecurity

6. Case Studies and Specific Conflicts

• Historical Case Studies of Specific Wars or Battles
• Analyses of Regional Conflicts and Military Campaigns

The journal also considers short articles, opinion pieces, and field-based insights relevant to the above themes. Scholars, researchers, military historians, security analysts, and students are encouraged to submit original works that contribute to the growing discourse in military and historical studies.